Earn and Learn Specialist

Employ Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

This position is responsible for day-to-day coordination and execution, technical assistance to participants, staff and stakeholders, data entry, data management, and program and service evaluation. The Earn and Learn Specialist reports to the Program Coordinator and serves as the program specialist which is accountable for successful execution and includes: assessing eligibility, orientation, payroll review, monitoring worksites, following program guidelines, schedules and evaluating activities.

Requirements

Excellent public relations, community organizing, negotiation, mediation, conflict management and meeting facilitation skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, in both group and individual settings, including e-mail and phone.
Must have strong administrative and organizational skills.
Knowledge of current issues, concepts, and practices related to workforce development, community economic development, urban planning, apprenticeship creation.
Ability to work in a team environment, while also working independently.
Knowledge of employment barriers facing urban disadvantaged individuals and employer demand for skilled and educated workers.
Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple tasks, projects, and meeting multiple overlaying deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines and work requirements.
Availability: Monday – Friday including some evenings throughout the months of February – September
Education/Experience: Some college or 2 years of progressively more responsibilities and experience that involves program coordination, job training, grant management, project management, accounting, or related field.
Technology/Equipment: Experience with data-entry systems, Microsoft Office products and virtual platforms. Must have basic proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Education: Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Education, Human Services, or related field.
Experience and/or Training: 2 years of experience that involves program coordination, job training, human services, or project management.
Technology/Equipment: Extensive Experience learning and working with data-based software; Proficiency in Microsoft Office; and video conference platforms.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and processing employer and youth applications to ensure timely completion to reach program goals.
Collaborate with Earn and Learn team to present orientations to participants.
Accurately process enrollment and payroll documentation
Coordinates, schedules, and attends various meetings and trainings and makes presentations as appropriate.
Provides technical assistance for the Earn and Learn program and other projects.
Coordinate with other departments including but not limited to Business Solutions, Communications, Development, Planning, Executive Team, Administrative team as needed.
Assist in the preparation, review, and submission of required reports, correspondence, and other documents, ensuring clarity, completeness, and accuracy with applicable oversight.
Review and monitor data collection on a continual basis to ensure program standards are met.
Assist adult transition participants in accessing relevant services, including educational, vocational, and community resources.
Connect participants with community partners and organizations that offer support and opportunities for skill development and job placement.
Identify and explore job opportunities suitable for adult transition participants based on their skills, interests, and goals.
Other duties as assigned.